Instructions for Use for the DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae are in the process of being updated. The current precaution statement referencing ventricular assist procedures will be identified as a contraindication in the updated Instructions for Use. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR EXTENDED TERMS SUCH AS VENTRICULAR ASSIST PROCEDURES.
Medtronic has received two reports of patient deaths due to p

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Action

Medtronic sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE INFORMATION" letter dated December 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. Contract Medtronic CardioVascular LifeLine Technical Support at 1-877-526-7890 for questions related to this issue.

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2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.